Wilda G. Henkle
Wilda G. Henkle died at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Beaverton on Friday, Sept. 1, 2000. She was 82.
Mrs. Henkle was born on May 23, 1918, in Silver Lake to William and Vena Lane.
She grew up and attended school in Silver Lake. Following high school, she attended the University of Washington where she graduated with a degree in business. After graduating, she worked as a medical receptionist until marrying Virgil J. Henkle on May 18, 1941, on the Lane Ranch in Silver Lake. The couple lived there until moving to Bend.
Henkle enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and Amerantz. She also volunteered for many years with the Central Oregon Chapter of the Red Cross and the Deschutes County Election Board.
Henkle is survived by her daughter, Janet Lewis of Portland, and one grandson, Justin Lewis of Lake Oswego.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. at Niswonger, Reynolds & Tabor Funeral Home, Hill at Irving Ave. in Bend. Paul Reynolds will officiate. Interment
will follow at Silver Lake Cemetery in Silver Lake.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Eastern Star Home Endowment Fund, c/o Allen Smallwood, Bend Chapter Secretary, 51461 Hann Rd., LaPine 97739.
Cornelia “Dr. Connie” Frances Robertson
Dr. Cornelia Frances Robertson, 98, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001. She was born on April 8, 1902, in Coos Bay to Lewis Robertson and June Campbell Robertson.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Masonic Lodge, 19 S. E St. in Lakeview. A private inurnment will be held.
Francis “Frank” Conrad Tabor Jr.
Francis “Frank” Conrad Tabor, Jr., 90, of Elmore City, Okla., died on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001.
Born in Dale, Ark., on Oct. 3, 1910, Tabor was the son of Francis Conrad Tabor, Sr., and Margaret Josephine Wharton. He moved to Missouri in 1937 and to Lakeview in 1946. He left Lakeview in the late 1950s.
Survivors include three daughters, Mary Kelling of Elmore City, with whom he lived, Margaret Newman of Willow Springs, Mo., and Jo Marie Galloway of Seattle, Wash.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Elsie Wilson Tabor, and a great-grandson, Cain Isaac Macke.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Ralph George Williams
Ralph George Williams, 84, of Central Point, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 at his home. A springtime memorial service will be held in the forest.
Williams was born on Jan. 20, 1916, in Olustee, Okla. He moved to the Rogue Valley 41 years ago from Albuquerque, N. M.
On Oct. 8, 1960, in Las Vegas, he married Jane Wright Knudson, who survives.
Williams was self-employed as Ralph Williams Construction Company and was president of Northridge Construction Company in Medford, retiring in 1989. He was an avid outdoor adventurer and hunting enthusiast. Williams especially enjoyed traveling to the Oregon Coast and to his Lakeside mountain cabin.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Laura Cumiford of Albuquerque, N. M. and Charlette Denton of Truth or Consequences, N. M.; a stepdaughter, Suzanne Knudson of Talent; two stepsons, Greg L. Knudson and Bart J. Knudson, both of Medford; two sisters, Marg Slovacek of San Diego, Calif. and Marie Sulier of Albuquerque; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Williams was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Ralph; three brothers, E. W. Jr., Wayne, and Bruce Williams; and two sisters, Louise Williams and Viola Ray.
Julie Ann Brown
A native of Lakeview, Julie Ann Brown, 47, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, of complications related to diabetes.
She was born on May 22, 1953 to John Murphy and the former Patricia Pardue. She moved from Adel to the Westside to Redmond and then Bonanza where she attended Bonanza High School. She met Bill Brown in high school and they were married on Nov. 7, 1970 in Reno, Nev. During this time Bill was in the U.S. Navy Seabees where he served overseas, which took both him and Julie on a tour to Spain. After his honorable discharge they returned to Klamath Falls. They moved to Hoopa, Calif. in 1976 and after staying for three years they returned to Klamath Falls in 1979, remaining there since.
Julie worked as a special education assistant at Henley High School until her health forced her retirement in 1994. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church where she taught catechism when her boys were growing up. She was also a former member of the South Suburban Little League board of directors, and an advisor for the cheerleaders in Hoopa. Julie was a member of the Diabetes Association, and acted as an advisor to the Klamath County School District for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. She enjoyed any event that brought her family together including the Brown and Murphy reunions. She enjoyed traveling world wide including a recent trip to the Bahamas. The highlights of her life include her marriage to Bill, renewal of their vows, raising of her sons, and her grandchildren.
Julie enjoyed collecting angels, traveling, dancing and playing Bunco once a month with her long-time friends from Bonanza. In addition she enjoyed sewing and was a great homemaker. She will be long remembered for her positive approach and always having a smile despite her long battle with diabetes. Her most recent project was Julie Ann Enterprises, a business she created focusing on the production of memories through videos and pictures.
She is survived by her husband Bill; parents John and Patricia Murphy of Grants Pass; sons and daughters-in-law Greg and Atocha Brown of Klamath Falls, John and Jennie Brown of Oklahoma City, Okla.; grandchildren Elizabeth Marie Carter, Amber Dawn Carter and Darren William Brown of Klamath Falls; sisters and brothers-in-law; Marcie and Gary Kirkpatrick of Modesto, Calif., Sheri Murphy of Grants Pass, James and Evelyn Murphy of Klamath Falls, Bill and Michelle Murphy of Lafayette, Dan and Lisa Murphy of Cameron Park, Calif.; aunts and uncles Veronica Murphy of Oregon City, Tina Murphy of Eugene, Betty and John O'Connor of Shady Cove, and Bob and Charlene Pardue of Lakeview and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of the Resurrection was held Monday, April 2 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Cremation and inurnment will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions can be made in Julie's name to the Diabetes Research Institute, 3440 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 100, Hollywood, Fla. 33021.
Melissa Faye Morris
Melissa Fay Morris, 91, died at the Lake District Hospital Thursday, April 5, 2001 following a brief illness.
Faye was born in Clover Flat to Thomas and Laura Roush Mulkey Aug. 21, 1909. She attended school in Valley Falls, Lakeview and Sacred Heart Academy in Klamath Falls. She married James Raymond Morris on July 29, 1927. The couple built and operated the Hart Mountain Store in Plush from 1936 until 1946. They continued to live in Plush until health issues required their move to Lakeview. She and her husband enjoyed the desert, hunting, fishing, family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter Betty and son-in-law Bert Rogers; daughter-in-law Betty Lou Morris all of Lakeview; two sisters-in-law, Leota Mulkey of Eugene and Ruby Strand of Ashland; grandchildren: Judy Demant, Oyster Bay, N. Y., Carrie Cummins of Salem, Nancy Thompson of New Pine Pine Creek, Marian Caswell, Jerry Morris and Kathie Leehmann of Lakeview, Connie Start, Plush, Dennis Morris, Hamburg, N. Y., Debbie Luedki, Onalaska, Wisc., Mary Sue Oakley of Eagle Point; 23 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, parents, step-father Bill Hotchkiss, sons, Billy Ray Morris and Dallas “BUZZ” Morris; brother Jack Mulkey; sister Beulah Ekenberg; step-brother Ray Hotchkiss,; step-sister Mae McCoy and her grandson Jimmy Morris.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held Sunday, April 8 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Monday, April 9 at the Church with the Rev. Raymond Hop officiating. Interment
followed at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Casket Bearers: Marvin Thompson, James Price, Michael Start, Delbert Caswell, Casey Leehmann and Jerry Morris.
Honorary Casket Bearers: Barry Taylor, Neil Taylor, Con Flynn, Jack Flynn, Joe Flynn, Earl Rogers, Doug Bogart, Henry O'Keeffe and Roy Anderson.
Contributions in the memory of Mrs. Morris may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview 97630 or to a charity of the donors choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.
June Caroline Wilcoxson
June Caroline Wilcoxson, 78, died on Sunday, April 8, 2001 in Lakeview following a long battle with cancer. June was born to Charles and Nona (Smith) Long at Orland, Calif., on June 15, 1922.
She lived in various places in California until enlisting in the women’s Army Corp (WAC) during World War II. She was stationed at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. During her time at Fort Des Moines, she took the time to acquire her pilots license. After her discharge, she attended and graduated from San Jose State College, Calif. She lived in Auburn, Calif., for 15 years while teaching elementary school in Bowman, Calif.
Before her illness, she enjoyed outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and horse back riding. Other hobbies included reading and researching family history.
She is survived by her sons, Allen Wilcoxson of Phoenix, Ariz., and Sidney Wilcoxson, of Lakeview; daughter, Bonnie Gonzales, of Lakeview; nine grand children and seven great-grand children.
At her request no services will be held. Interment
will be in the Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Calif.
Donations in her name may be made to the Hugh Currin House, 2865 Daggett Ave., Klamath Falls 97601 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Hilmer Denbrook
Leonard Hilmer Denbrook, 85, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview.
He was born to Edward and Minda Sholberg Denbrook at Fergus Falls, Minn., on Dec. 31, 1916. He was raised on the family farm in Underwood, Minn., and attended Barnhard Daily School through the eighth grade. When he was 18 years old, his brother, Lawrence, invited him to come to Lakeview and start a new life. He accepted the invitation and moved to Lakeview in 1936 where he was employed in various farm and ranch jobs, including a job with the old Home Supply Company.
Shortly after moving to Lakeview, he met and courted Viola Helen Hampton, and they eventually married in Reno, Nev. on July 1, 1939. They were married for 62 years. That same year, he began a 40-plus year career in the lumber industry in Lakeview and Klamath Falls. During World War II, he worked for White Pine Lumber Co., while they were engaged in full war production for the U.S. military. He continued his service as yard, planing and shipping foreman for Lakeview Lumber Products in later years.
He lived in Lakeview for 67 years of his life, enjoying hunting, fishing, camping, arrowhead hunting, gardening, traveling, cooking, canning, getting firewood and helping people. He spent many of his years after retirement participating in the activities offered by the Lake County Senior Center. He belonged to an oil painting group where he produced dozens of framed oil paintings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Lawrence Denbrook; half-brothers, Eugene, Sidney and Roy Meder; step-sister, Leona Barnett; step-brother, Rolland Meder.
Survivors include, son, Gary Denbrook, of Lakeview; son and daughter-in-law, Darrel and Monika Denbrook, of Lakeview; sister, Lorraine Bailey, of Yakima, Wash.; half-sister, Delores Frigaard, of Fergus Falls, Minn.; grandchildren, Jacob Denbrook, of Moscow, Idaho, Erika Denbrook, of Portland, Gene Denbrook, of Federal Way, Wash., Christy and Nicole Denbrook, of Renton, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dan St. Clair officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Lakeview International Order of Oddfellows Cemetery in Lakeview. Lunch will also be served following the service in the church fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake County Senior Citizens Association, P.O. Box 303, Lakeview 97630.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel has charge of the arrangements.
Donald S. “Don” Logan
Donald S. “Don” Logan, 78, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at the Lake District Long Term Care Facility in Lakeview.
He was born April 17, 1924 in Lohrville, Iowa to Stanley S. and Mildred Ruth VanWegen Logan. He was raised in Sunnyvale, Calif., and attended schools in San Jose, Calif. He graduated from San Jose State with a degree in industrial engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific on a P.T. Tender. He was honorably discharged in 1945.
He was very active in politics, serving as mayor of Sunnyvale three different times. He was mayor from 1967-68, 1970-71 and 1976-77.
He was employed by Westinghouse as an industrial engineer for 43 years prior to his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed hunting geese and ducks and enjoyed fishing and Mexico.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lakeview’s Elk’s Lodge and the Sunnyvale Athletic Social Club. He was also a very big fan of George W. Bush. He loved his cat Ginger. He was married to Janet Gillis on Sept. 23, 1995 at Lake Tahoe.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include, his wife, of Willow Ranch; two daughters, Jan Garee, of Keno, and Carol Fargher, of Fremont, Calif.; step-sons, Phillip Gillis, of Woodland, Calif., and Ray Roberts, of Cottonwood, Calif.; sisters and brother-in-laws, Jean and John Anderson, of San Jose, Calif., and Dale Pratt, of Kurtistown, Hawaii., grandchildren, Tom Garee, of Keno, and Michele Gonzalez-Johnson, of Arcata, Calif., and her husband, Matt, Jonathan and Susie Mulcock of Fremont, Calif.; mother-in-law, Helen Wachter, of Woodland, Calif.; brother-in-law, Alan Wachter, of Napa, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Logan home at Willow Ranch on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m., and a second gathering in Sunnyvale, Calif. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at 859 Rubis Dr. in Sunnyvale. Interment
will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St, Lakeview 97630, or to a charity of choice.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Georgia Genevieve Stanley
Georgia Genevieve Stanley, 94, of Surprise Valley, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at her home with grandchildren in attendance.
“Goppy” as she was known to her grandchildren, was born in New Pine Creek on Sept. 27, 1908 to Mildred G. and John Urban Gentry. She was eldest of three children.
She attended school in New Pine Creek, Santa Rosa and Cedarville. She married Earl Heath Stanley on Dec. 27, 1926. They had one child, Dona Fae.
She was a 50-year plus member of the Eastern Star, completing all the chairs. She was employed by the U.S. Postal Service in Cedarville, Calif. for 32 years.
The love of her life was her family and grandchildren. When not working, her spare time was spent sewing for her daughter and grandchildren. She designed and created her daughter’s wedding gown and each granddaughter’s wedding gowns. She loved the mountains and the outdoors. She and her family spent countless hours picnicking and camping in the Warner Mountains.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl and daughter, Dona Fae Stevenson.
Survivors include, two brothers, Larr Gentry, of Cedarville, and Layton Gentry, of New Pine Creek; four grandchildren, Rick Stevenson, of Cedarville, Sammy and Tom Picotte, of Eagleville, Calif., Gae and Carl Quigley, of Meridian, Idaho, and Dige and Wes Cook, of Cedarville. one great-granddaughter, Stacy Cook, of Chico, Calif.; and two nieces, Karen Gentry, of Lakeview, and Lynne Minto, of Cedarville.
Graveside services and interment
were held Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. at the Cedarville Cemetery. Dr. Ben Zandstra, of Lake City, officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedarville Fire Department or the Cedarville Community Church.
Stephanie Catherine Poole
Stephanie Catherine Poole, 49, of Bly, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 3, 1952 in Ashland at the old Siskiyou Lodge during a snowstorm to Flora Catherine Northcutt and Stephen Thomas Harris. She grew up in Central Point, attended local schools through her junior year of high school before her family moved to Keno in 1969. In 1971, she graduated from Henley High School. Following graduation, she moved briefly to Portland before returning to Klamath County where she worked for Kings Security as a guard for several local lumber companies. She met James Carlon Poole while working security at Weyerhaeuser Lumber. They married Dec. 1, 1974 at her parent’s residence in Keno.
She worked several other jobs including a home daycare center for about four years before securing a position with the U.S. Forest Service as a Silviculturist in Lakeview and Klamath counties. She enjoyed the vocation for about 14 years before being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
She especially enjoyed being out-of-doors, fishing, hunting and gardening. In addition to tending flowers, she enjoyed growing an annual vegetable garden. She was an excellent cook who prepared wonderful lasagna, canned produce from her garden and made syrups, jellies and pies from fresh berries. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, needlepoint, working crossword puzzles and pinochle. She liked horseback riding and barrel racing. She also enjoyed working on ceramic and pottery projects as well as listening to revival music.
She was an active volunteer in her community. She helped with Little League, cooking for the elderly in Bly and caring for children as the “Town Mom.” She was also a substitute cook for Gearhart School and former member of the Eagle’s Lodge in Lakeview and attended the Faith Assembly of God Church in Bly.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, James Cayden Poole.
Survivors include, husband, James Carlon Poole, of Bly; children and spouses, Judy and Brian Howard, of Vancouver, Wash., Emily Gouge and Tyson Poole, of Corvallis, and Jamie Rena Poole, of Bly; parents, Flo and Steve Harris, of Sprague River; brothers and sisters-in-law, Van and Tammy Harris, of Klamath Falls, Tom and Stephanie Harris, of Roseburg, and Diane and Bill VanDusen, of Dairy; and three grandchildren.
Memorial service was held Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Bly.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Merle West Foundation Cancer Treatment Center, 2865 Daggett St., Klamath Falls 97601.
Evva Leola Hickman Cotter
Evva Leola Hickman Cotter, 81, a resident of Dallas died at the Salem Hospital Friday, Feb. 18, 2005.
She was born on June 7, 1923 in Soda Springs, Idaho the daughter of Thomas Floyd and Eva Leona Williams Hickman. Her father died when she was very young and her mother married William C. Quigley who helped raise her. In her early years, she lived in Wyoming.
She moved to Lakeview while in grade school and graduated from there in 1942. She and her husband were high school sweethearts. She married Jeremiah F. Cotter on Sept. 23, 1946 in Bend.
After receiving the Bernard Daly Scholarship, she graduated from Oregon State University in 1946 as a pharmacist. Evva worked as a pharmacist while Jerry went to Oregon State and graduated. Jerry worked for J.C. Penney and they lived in many areas, including Portland, Grants Pass, Bend from 1942 to 1946, Klamath Falls and Eugene. They moved to Dallas in 1962.
Evva worked for Haas Drug for many years until going to work for Salem Memorial Hospital. She developed and piloted an IV Piggyback program at the hospital. She traveled and spoke at drug conferences with regard to the program. She was instrumental in IV therapy development.
She retired from Salem Memorial Hospital in 1988 and worked after her retirement at the Lincoln City Hospital for several years.
She was a member of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints in Dallas. As her children grew, she was a 4-H leader, Campfire Girl leader, room mother and Cub Scout leader. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Alpha Delta Pi, Rho Chi Society, Pharmaceutical Honor Society, Lamba Kappa Sigma Honor Society and the Oregon State Pharmaceutical Association and was a volunteer with the American Heart Association.
She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Sr. of Dallas; son, Jerry Jr. of Woodburn; and daughter, Patty Delph of West Linn; granddaughters, Christie and Sarah, both of Woodburn, and Megan and Katelyn, both of West Linn; and a brother Jack Hickman of Richland, Wash.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25 in the Dallas Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Private interment
will be in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. To leave an on-line condolence for the family go to www.dallastribute.com.
Henry “Hank” M. Hanlin
Henry “Hank” M. Hanlin, 72, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview.
Hank was born in Cripple Creek, Colo., March 6, 1932 to Helen O’Keefe and Edgar Willis Hanlin. He lived his early years in small towns around Denver, Colo. His family moved to Marysville, Calif., when Hank was in the seventh grade. There he met and eventually married his wife.
Hank served as a communications lineman in Korea during the conflict. He was honorably discharged from the Army in January 1954 and married Gayle Ann Eichelberger June 13, 1954. They were married for 50 years and had four daughters.
Hank earned bachelors and masters degrees in art, plus a teaching credential at California State University, Sacramento. He taught in the River Delta Unified School district in California for 28 years. Although specifically trained in art, Hank taught whatever was needed in his district including art, crafts, math, physical education and English. He retired in 1992 and relocated to Lakeview in 1994.
Hank enjoyed many different art media. At different times, he worked with oil paint, pastels, watercolors, pen and ink, ceramics, stained glass, silver casting, metal works and many other mediums. His career covered abstract, realism and expressionist styles. He was also known for his cartoons, several of which were presented to Lake District Hospital Physical Therapy Department during his treatment there. Hank and Gayle Ann were very involved in the Lakeview based High Desert Arts co-op where they enjoyed friendships with fellow artists.
He enjoyed tinkering. Of his lifelong hobbies was restoring old cars. He bought his 1926 Chevy Roadster “Junior” in high school and restored it several times. He used to drive his high school friends around for gas money. This kept gas in his car for the week. “Junior” was featured in many parades throughout the years. Hank’s girls would often say, “My daddy can do anything.”
Hank never stopped learning. The last months of his life he learned to use computer drawing and photo editing software, which were completely new art mediums for him. His most recent project was using coffee cups to display his art and photography.
Hank’s philosophy was to look for the humor in all situations. His cartoons reflected this philosophy. Hank loved sharing jokes and stories with family and friends. He especially enjoyed early morning coffee with his buddies, which he dubbed the Dinosaur Coffee Club. Charter members received personalized coffee cups created by Hank.
Hank did not allow trials to defeat his good humor. He and Gayle Ann faced her battle with cancer this past year with courage and humor. When Hank was no longer able to walk, he rode his little red scooter to Town. Always he held to his life philosophies, “Don’t take yourself too seriously,” and “Find the humor in every situation.”
Hank was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Gayle Ann.
He is survived by his brother, Edgar Hanlin; four daughters and sons-in-law, Janis and Lynn Doyal of Woodfords, Calif., Helen Denise and Gene Martin of Leesburg, Ga., Shelly and Duane Shintaku of Redding, Calif., and Julie and Marvin Shockey of Vacaville, Calif.; niece Kathy McPherin; nephew Roger Hanlin; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services were Friday, Feb. 18 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Eric Sarensen officiating. VFW Layne Clifton Post 4070 participated in the graveside service.
Contributions in the memory of Hank may be made to Lakeview Home Health and Hospice, 700 S. J St., Lakeview, 97630.
Ousley Osterman Huffstutter was in charge of the arrangements.
Corda Mary Perry
Corda Mary Perry, 90, died at the Lake District Hospital in Lakeview on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 from natural causes.
Corda was born to Ernest and Myra (Cloud) Robnett March 6, 1914 on the family ranch in New Pine Creek. She grew up on the ranch and graduated from the New Pine Creek High School.
She married Franklin Lee Perry June 23, 1933 at Carson City, Nev., and they worked together in the cattle business until his death in 1999. She stayed busy taking care of and feeding her cattle until last week when she became too ill to continue.
She served on the Modoc High School Board of Trustees for many years and had the privilege of handing diplomas to numerous Modoc High graduates. She also worked as a teachers aide for two years at the State Line School in New Pine Creek.
She was a long-time member of the Eastern Star and the New Pine Creek Grange. She was also a member of the Modoc County Cattlemen’s Association and a past member of the Modoc County Farm Bureau.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Lee; grandchildren, Steve Perry and Janelle Perry; and sister, Ethel Thompson.
She is survived by sons, Neil Perry of Lakeview and Norman Perry of New Pine Creek; daughters, Leeta Hayes of Wadsworth, Nev., and Linda Perry of New Pine Creek; brothers, Darvin Robnett of Lakeview and Richard Robnett of Klamath Falls; sister, Leona Joplin of Lakeview; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; special niece, Nelda Newman of Lakeview and numerous other nieces, nephew and cousins.
A funeral service will be Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Lakeview Presbyterian Church. A potluck dinner will follow the service in the church Fellowship Hall with interment
in the New Pine Creek Cemetery following the dinner. Viewing will be Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel.
Donations in the memory of Corda may be made to the Willow Ranch Fire Department, New Pine Creek 97635 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Vida Alice Barry
Vida Alice Barry, 70, died at the Lake District Long-Term Care Facility on Sunday, Oct.7, 2007 from natural causes.
Vida was born to Michael and Annie (Lewis) Barry in Paisley on June 20, 1937.
She grew up in Paisley where she graduated from high school. She lived in Reno, Nev. and worked at Stead Air Force Base for a number of years before moving to the Los Angeles, Calif. area where she waited tables and attended college. She then went to San Francisco, Calif. and continued her college education. She had a real love for the city life and had lived in New York City, NY, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Wash. and Portland, but Lakeview was where she liked to 'come home'ť to.
She enjoyed expanding her knowledge through formal education and reading. She thoroughly enjoyed her chosen way of life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John L. Murphy and Bernard E. Murphy; sisters, Annabelle Stewart, Elizabeth Webster and Mary Ellen Barry.
Vida is survived by: sisters, Eileen Malone of Portland and Micheala Wishart of Lakeview; sister-in-law, Jacquelyn Murphy of Lakeview and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Desert Rose Funeral Chapel.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Anthony officiating.
Contributions in Vida's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Desert Rose Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
